BRAIN TRAINING GAMES
If you're a fan of this column, then you know that I love brain games, and the Internet is loaded with them. Yes, it's a little ironic considering the thousands of sites out there that pander to the libido and seventh-grade humor. At this site, stimulate your mind with flash-based games. After playing a few, you might not find that streaming video of a monkey on a Segway so amusing.

STEREOGUM
I know what you're thinking, music lovers: Where on the Web can I read music news and download free music? I have your answer: Stereogum. This blog is dedicated to the latest news of the music world and offers music tracks that are downloadable at no cost. And along with the news, the site also tells it like it is about new releases.

VIDEOGUM
Not much of a music person, huh? You like to watch. Don't worry, there's plenty in cyberspace for you, too. For example, there's Videogum, the sister site of the aforementioned Stereogum. This site offers plenty of commentary and reviews of just about everything. Movies, TV, streaming Web videos -- if it's on a screen, this site covers it. A highlight of the site is "The Worst Movie of All Time." As of this date, "Elizabethtown" seems to be the winner. Can't argue with that.

KIDS HEALTH
Kids are a high maintenance machine, whether they're toddlers, tweens or, gulp, teenagers. Kids can contract all kinds of maladies, be they physical, mental or emotional. At this site, get some quick and easy advice on what to do when Junior gets sick - or if you just get sick of Junior. This site will help with nutrition, first aid, positive parenting and much more.

PICTURING THE ELECTION
We just finished one of the most historic elections in a century, and newspapers around the world made sure their front pages reflected the historic moment, including this one. At this site, front pages from more than 700 papers around the world are available to look at. The Newseum also has a nice video tribute to how newspapers treated the election's outcome. Click on the site, pop in an arrangement of "God Bless America" and enjoy. Or if you don't like change so much, start designing your Palin-2012 buttons now. She's back on ice, so her folksy quips should still be fresh in another four years.